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CATEGORY: France
France: Vincent Bolloré’s takeover of Canal Plus sparks concern for press freedom
Vincent Bolloré is known for business takeovers. Now 63, he has built an empire in energy, agriculture, transport and logistics. The billionaire is also a media mogul with expanding interests
Lawsuit takes French media to task for Charlie Hebdo reporting
A man who hid from the Charlie Hebdo attackers has filed a lawsuit against French media for their reporting.
Media freedom in Europe needs action more than words
Freedom of expression is an assumed right in the European Union. But that assumption is little more than an idea anchored in our mental routine.
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Jodie Ginsberg: “I believe in free expression, but…”
The decision by six authors to withdraw from a PEN American Center gala in which Charlie Hebdo will be honoured with an award once again emphasises the dangerous notion that some forms of free expression are more worthy than others of defending
Padraig Reidy: Enough of the “moderate Muslim”
There can be few more insulting coinages than the tedious phrase “moderate Muslim”. What does it mean? Who does it benefit?
Rashid Razaq: As a Muslim, I know there is no God-given right not to be offended
Satire is scary for people who can’t live with doubt. Because satire is all about creating doubt
Targeted cartoonists show support for Charlie Hebdo
Cartoonists have been among the most visual in their reaction to the attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Musa Kart and Xavier Bonilla, who have both been targeted by their governments, share their thoughts.
Meltem Arikan: Colours Dripping Red
Playwright and poet Meltem Arikan contributes a new poem reflecting on the Charlie Hebdo attack. How can thoughts be free?
Don’t let free speech die
Today we are publishing work from the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo as part of a global action in a signal of solidarity with the French publication, which came under such deadly attack yesterday.